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"ELSPA has been fundamental in bringing the UK games industry to the attention of the government"

Andy Payne, Just Flight

Andy Payne
welcome to elspa

ELSPA(the Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association) was founded in 1989 to establish a specific and collective identity for the British computer and video game industry.


Since then, the membership has steadily grown from 12 to nearly 60 companies, including almost all the major companies concerned with the publishing and distribution of interactive leisure and entertainment software in the UK. ELSPA works to protect, promote and provide for the interests of all its members, as well as addressing issues that affect the industry as a whole through:

 

  • Industry Promotion
  • Sales Charts & reports
  • Conferences & Seminars
  • IP Crime enforcement
  • Reviewing proposed Legislation
  • Content ratings
  • Research reports
  • Careers promotion

latest elspa news

30 June 2009

ELSPA Acts On DCMS Call For Evidence On Tax Breaks

Director General Michael Rawlinson responds to a letter on tax breaks from the new Culture Minister, Sion Simon MP.

16 June 2009

ELSPA And Gaming Industry Welcomes DCMS Decision Over Byron Review To Endorse PEGI As Sole Age Ratings System For Videogames

ELSPA, the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, has today welcomed the Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s decision to adopt PEGI as the sole age ratings system for videogames in the U.K.

11 June 2009

ELSPA Addresses Lords Inquiry On Videogames

Director General Michael Rawlinson highlights importance of videogames industry to British creative sector before the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications.

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